I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, line 12, insert after ``barrier or'' the following: ``, in the case of a barrier, the removal of which requires additional time as a result of circumstances beyond the control of the owner or operator, fails''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 736, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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